English · Adjectives
light
/laɪt/
[/laɪt/]
not heavy; bright
Beginneradjective
Definition
Not weighing very much, or full of brightness.
Example
This jacket is so light that you barely notice you are wearing it at all.
This jacket is so light that you barely notice you are wearing it at all.
Etymology
From Old English 'lēoht' (not heavy) and 'lēoht' (brightness), merged forms.
How & Where It’s Used
Means both low in weight and full of light, depending on context.